memory

Something from the past that you remember.

• That holiday is a happy memory.
• We shared memories of our school days.
• Do you have any memories of your grandfather?

How to use it: memory of something (I have a clear memory of that evening.)

Similar words: recollection

Common phrases: happy memory, childhood memory, memory of something, vivid memory

Your ability to keep information in your mind and remember it later.

• My memory is quite good.
• He repeated the address from memory.
• Does reading help improve your memory?

How to use it: memory for something (She has a good memory for names.)

Similar words: recall

Common phrases: good memory, memory loss, from memory, human memory

The part of a computer or electronic device that stores information.

• The computer needs more memory.
• This program uses a lot of memory.
• I saved the photos on a memory card.

Similar words: storage

Common phrases: computer memory, memory card, run out of memory